US Democratic lawmakers met with Puerto Rican mayors to address concerns about slow recovery from hurricanes and earthquakes. They pledged to push for faster reimbursements and project approvals, citing issues with federal funding disbursement and FEMA staffing.
South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has amended the Enforcement Decree of the Construction Technology Promotion Act to expedite disaster recovery. The changes allow for the omission or adjustment of certain administrative procedures, such as economic feasibility reviews and design appropriateness deliberations, for approximately 9,000 disaster recovery construction projects annually.
Chongqing, China, is receiving 20 million yuan from the National Development and Reform Commission for post-disaster recovery following severe floods and geological disasters. The funds will support the repair of damaged infrastructure, schools, and hospitals to restore normal life.
NSW's $980 million Resilient Homes and Lands programs have failed to deliver any housing lots or homes over three years after the 2022 floods, an audit revealed. The NSW Auditor-General found the Reconstruction Authority's planning and administration were ineffective, with delivery of promised housing at risk.
NSW's $980 million Resilient Homes and Lands programs have failed to deliver any housing or lots over three years after the 2022 floods. An audit found poor planning and administration by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, with delivery of promised homes at risk.
NSW's $980 million Resilient Homes and Lands programs have failed to deliver any housing or lots over three years after the 2022 floods, an audit found. The NSW Auditor-General cited poor planning and administration by the Reconstruction Authority, with delivery of promised homes at risk.
